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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal. Signed and dated 1971. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Boho Cast Cement Bulldog Garden Statue
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add whimsy to your décor with our Vintage Boho Cast Cement Bulldog. American-crafted and full of character, this bulldog statue captures boho charm in durable cement, making it a pla...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Concrete

Antique Late 1800s Black Forest Pipe with Hand Carved Deer and Stag Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted gentleman's or hunter's pipe from circa 1890. For the collectors of antique Black Forest carvings in general and of rare pipes in particular, we also have this Swi...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Wood Wool Sheep Sculpture 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wool, Wood

19th Century Large Austrian Parrots & Flowers Cache Pot
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Large Austrian Parrots & Flowers Cache Pot. Height / 12 inches. Diameter / 12 inches.
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

1970s Carved Wood Pelican
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage carved wood pelican. Made of teak that has been carved smooth and mounted on a contrasting natural driftwood base. Nice simple minimalist...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Bruno Gambone Glazed Ceramic Bull Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone glazed ceramic or stoneware standing bull, Italy, 1970s. Signed on underside "GAMBONE ITALY". This graphic and sculptural bull is at once whimsical and austere and make...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Sculptural Modern Lucite Horns
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of sculptural modern lucite horns, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 2.5"D x 13"H. Super cool decorative piece! #3570
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This brass metal statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular statue is a beautiful piece, it can be ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Nickel

beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Nickel

Champion
Located in Greenwich, CT
An equestrian stable mascot of a champion horse, finely sculpted in English oak, capturing his alert, expressive face, with great attention to detail. Glass eyes. Mounted on a shield...
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1870s English Antique Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Hand-Painted Bronze Crocodile Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Bronze Crocodile Sculpture
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Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Nickel

Joan and David De Bethel Papier Mache Cat 1977
Located in Maidstone, GB
Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977
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1970s English Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Giraffe figurine made of travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Giraffe sculpture in genuine travertine from Rapolano (Tuscany) made by the renowned Italien designer Fratelli Mannelli in the 1970s.⁠ Next to figures by Fratelli Mannelli we offer...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"
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19th Century Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

After Jules Moigniez French Bronze Saddled Race Horse Sculpture Statue Marble 16
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century bronze depicting a saddled race horse. After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894). Signed along the top by the hind legs. The bronze is...
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Stoneware Racoon Sculpture by John Seymour
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome ceramic racoon sculpture by John H Seymour. signed.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Guido Gambone Ceramic Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guido Gambone Ceramic Horse Sculpture
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of a kestrel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of a kestrel. Model 1666. Ca 1970s Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition with minor restoration on the back of the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a monkey. Designed by Niels Nielsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a monkey. Designed by Niels Nielsen in 1913. Model: 1444 Dating: 1979-1983. Third factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 7.0 cm x H...
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1970s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Italian Pair Of Marble Lions With Heraldic Shield c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century exquisite pair of Italian marble lions, each bearing a heraldic shield. Carved meticulously from Carrara marble, renowned for its purity and elegance, these maje...
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1880s Italian Other Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Guilia Mangani Hand Painted Porcelain Toucan & Leaves On Gilt Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ceramic toucan sculpture on a gilt bronze and tole metal wire tree branch by famed Italian artist Giulia Mangani. The colorful bird is accented by hand painted ceramic leaves. Mounted on a rectangular resin plinth...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Brutalist Polychromed Copper Direct Metal Horse Sculpture! Monumental 33" wide!
Located in Peoria, AZ
Monumental! Brutalist Hand-Gilded Direct Metal Horse Sculpture 33" Wide 17" Tall Perfect for a centerpiece or on a credenza! This magnificent horse sculpture captures a horse ...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Enamel, Copper

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist polished brass animal sculpture is an ultra-chic decorative piece. Use it as a wine cooler or bottler holder, this bar accessory boasts a whimsical sculptural ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

English bronze recumbent Spaniel, c. 1840.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A bronze figure of a Spaniel, England, c. 1840. The recumbent Spaniel with a charming expression on its face, finely cast, and hand finished, with its hair intricately rendered. Leng...
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1830s English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Pig Running into a Tree by R. Harper 1991
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Pig running into a Tree by R Harper 1991 This piece is a handcrafted wooden sculpture by artist R Harper signed and dated 4-91. This one of a kin...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Large Ceramic Dog and Cat Statues
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical ceramic dog and cat statues perched on green and white checked pillows. They are priced individually. Both animals have white fur. The dog has long wavy fur around his neck...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French large Bronze of a Lion after Claude Michel Clodion, 19th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very fine and large bronze of a reclining lion. Many details, such as the treatment of the lion’s mane demonstrate the sculptor’s mastery skill, as well as an understanding of the an...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Horse head walking -fragment- white marble from carrara -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, horse sculpture, marble horse, carrara marble sculpture, sculpture made in Italy. Sculpture of a fragment of an incedent horse in the march Resting on a basalt and iron b...
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1990s Italian Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Pair Staffordshire Cows and Calves
Located in Maidstone, GB
A rare pair of 19th Century Staffordshire cows with their feeding calves, nicely coloured ceramic enamels, made circa 1880. 24 cm (9 inches) long, 20 cm (7.5 inches) high, 12 cm (4....
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1880s British Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Very large leather elephant, late 20th Century
Located in NANTES, FR
Beautiful very large leather elephant with wooden tusks from late 20th Century. Lovely colors and patina. Do not hesitate to ask me for a shipping quote worlwide.
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Leather

A Cast Stone Garden Sculpture of a Shar Pei
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast stone sculpture is made with marble dust, producing a sparkling effect in certain lighting conditions. The Shar Pei was the preferred breed of Chinese aristocrats before...
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Large Ceramic Hand Painted Tiger, 1970's Italy
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large hand painted ceramic tiger figure made in italy. Beautifully detailed. 1970's - Italy Very good condition. Dimensions: Height: 80cm/31.49" Width: 31cm/12.20" Depth: 38cm/1...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Wooden Polychrome Ba-Bird Sculpture Statue 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Egyptian Ba-Bird sculpture is a wooden statue of a human-headed bird that may have been used in burials during the Ptolemaic and Late Periods. The sculpture is sometimes attached...
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Two-Tone Brass Impala Bust Sculpture on Black Marble Base, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking 1970s Hollywood Regency-style brass impala bust sculpture on black marble base. Elegant depiction of the iconic African antelope species features slender lyre-s...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat. Model number 8/3281. Dating: 1985-1991. Marked. Perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 19.5 cm x W 11.0 ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vtg Bronze Sculpture of 2 Labrador Retrievers After Pierre Jules Mene Statue 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century bronze sculpture featuring two retrievers hunting dogs, one resting and the other kneeling. The bronze is done in French manner After Pierre Jules Mene Statue...
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Fifteen Antique Miniature Carved Black Forest Bears
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fifteen 19th century antique miniature carved black forest bears. Some standing, some sitting down, some with original glass eyes. In lovely original condition. A charming collec...
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19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Trelleborgs Glasbruk, Sweden. Art glass sculpture. Cobra snake. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Trelleborgs Glasbruk, Sweden. Sculpture in the form of a cobra snake in art glass. Yellow and clear glass. Mouth-blown. Approximately from the 1970s. Perfect condition. Label. Dime...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Danish ceramicist. Large ceramic bear. Glaze in red-brown shades.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish ceramicist. Large unique ceramic bear. Glaze in red-brown shades. Signed and dated 1970. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 29.0 cm. x W 13.0 cm. x H 20.5 cm.
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1970s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Expressive Bronze Greyhound; Possibly by Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in San Francisco, CA
An expressive and well-executed bronze greyhound; possibly by Emmanuel Fremiet (Paris 1824-1910); this wonderfully expressive seated greyhound with head turned and paw raised.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Art Deco Large Bronze Panther Sculpture Walking Down the Stairs
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful panther sculpture made out of bronze walking down the stairs. Wonderfully crafted with great curves and lines. Due to age the bronze shows well aged patina. No Ma...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
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1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Pair of Brass Heron Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Italian brass and lacquered wood heron / crane sculptures attributed to Antonio Pavia. Travertine base has some small chipping in the corner.
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Travertine, Brass

Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat, France 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat. France 1880-1900
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Pair of French Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French Baroque Revival Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions, the very realistic carved pair of posing lions with fine attention to detail, ...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble

A Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Eagle with Bronze Tokugawa Mon Base
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era bronze eagle on a perch. The eagle, with its head lowered and wings outspread, reflects the dynamic energy and alertness characteristic of these majestic birds. The detailing, likely down to the feathers and talons, showcases the skill of the Meiji era bronze artisans, known for their precision and attention to naturalistic forms. The tasseled bronze stand with gilt mounts not only provides a stable perch for the eagle but also adds a touch of elegance and ornate detailing. Circa the early 19th century. Antique Japanese Bronze Bird Sculptures...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Brass Unicorn Head
Located in Vallejo, CA
A large vintage brass unicorn head.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Steuben Art Glass Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Boho Tri Colored Sancai Glazed Tang Camels - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho ceramic camels. A chic tri color Sancai glaze on a pair of handsome figures. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire dogs having brown and white coloured coats with gold collars, chains and padlocks unusual front leg In perfect original condition ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Art Glass Vegetables - Set of 6
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 6 blown art glass vegetables. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set includes an eggplant, ear of corn, bell pepper, tomato, yellow squash, and a green...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

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